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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell\, a story abouthow art and kindness can transform a community. Then\, create watercolor flowers inspired by the creativity and joyful expressions found in the 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition. \n\nThe 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs Family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-july-15/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 6:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 6:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Scratch away to reveal bold\, high-contrast images in this hands-on scratchboard art experience. Take inspiration from the creativity of the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition to experiment with line\, texture\, and contrast and bring your own unique vision to life. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe 65th Young Arkansas Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-july-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T153000
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Minature Dioramas
DESCRIPTION:Construct a miniature world inspired by your favorite place or an imagined dream home in this collaborative parent-and-child workshop inspired by AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \nWorking together\, participants will design a layout\, build architectural elements\, and craft furniture and decor out of basic art supplies to bring their vision to life. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-minature-dioramas/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Fused Glass Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Create a luminous fused glass mosaic inspired by the quiet scenes of AMFA’s exhibition Will Barnet: Seasons of Life in this collaborative parent-and-child workshop. \nWorking together\, plan a simple composition\, arrange glass pieces\, and explore color and layering to reflect a moment or feeling\, creating a finished piece that will be kiln-fused after the session. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nWill Barnet: Seasons of Life is supported in part by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr.\nThe Museum extends its deepest gratitude to Jackye and Curtis Finch for their commitment to the growth of the AMFA Foundation Collection\, and for their ongoing role in supporting the acquisition of works by Will Barnet.\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-fused-glass-mosaics/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-4/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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